On the 99th episode of The Korea File podcast diplomatic studies scholar Jeffrey Robertson joins host Andre Goulet to argue that foreign policy options previously considered extreme – like abandoning the US alliance, acceding to China’s dominance and even of securing a nuclear weapons capacity – are entering strategic debate in South Korea.

Follow Robertson on Twitter @Junotane and read his piece at
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/coming-soon-neutral-south-korea

Find out more about his work at
https://www.junotane.com

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This conversation was recorded on January 30th, 2021.